Deguara reverted to the practice squad with Philadelphia on Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Deguara was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Rams, and he did not log a snap on offense in the contest. The 29-year-old was on the field for 21 snaps with the special-teams unit, failing to record any stats during the game. Deguara can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.
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Eagles' Josiah Deguara: Could see action in Week 4
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The Eagles elevated Deguara on Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Deguara signed to Philadelphia's practice squad in mid-September after spending time with the 49ers and Giants during training camp. The Eagles are in need of tight-end depth with Dallas Goedert (knee) ruled out for Week 4 and both Grant Calcaterra (back) and Eli Stowers (quadriceps/hamstring) still on IR. However, Philadelphia also elevated veteran Zach Ertz again Saturday, and all of Ertz, Johnny Mundt and E.J. Jenkins figure to be ahead of Deguara in the pecking order.
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Josiah Deguara: Signs with Philly's practice squad
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The Eagles signed Deguara to the practice squad Tuesday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
The Giants released Deguara before cutdown day. The tight end has played in 77 career regular-season games, logging 53 receptions for 471 yards and three touchdowns. The 2020 Packers' third-rounder will now get a shot to play for an Eagles team that is searching for additional tight end depth.
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Josiah Deguara: Gets released by Giants
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The Giants released Deguara on Saturday.
Since his rookie contract with the Packers ran out after the 2023 season, Deguara has split time between the Jaguars and Cardinals the last two years, combining for six catches (on eight targets) for 35 yards and one TD in 27 regular-season appearances. He then joined the 49ers at the start of training camp but was cut Monday before joining the Giants, playing preseason Week 3 and then getting cut again.
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Cardinals' Josiah Deguara: Fails to corral target in Week 16
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Deguara was unable to haul in his lone target while playing eight of the Cardinals' 57 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-19 loss to the Falcons.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett targeted tight ends on 17 of his 31 pass attempts Sunday, but Trey McBride (4-27-0 receiving line on eight targets) and Elijah Higgins (7-91-0 on eight targets) did the heavy lifting for the position group. Deguara, meanwhile, will continue to function mainly as a blocker and special-teams contributor for Arizona. Through 10 appearances, Deguara has drawn just three targets, turning them into one catch for six yards.
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Cardinals' Josiah Deguara: Back with Cards
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Arizona signed Deguara on Wednesday.
Deguara was cut by the Cardinals on Tuesday, but with the passing of the trade deadline, he'll rejoin the 53-man roster just one day later. He'll serve as a depth tight end and should have a role on special teams for the Cardinals in this Sunday's game in Seattle.
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Josiah Deguara: Getting released
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Arizona released Deguara on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Deguara has played in three games for the Cardinals this season, logging a total of 11 offensive snaps and 23 special teams snaps. Now he's becoming a free agent and will start looking for his next chance with another squad.
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Josiah Deguara: Hits the open market
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Deguara was released by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Deguara will hit the open market after he compiled four catches for 48 yards over Arizona's three preseason contests. The tight end played in 15 regular-season games with the Jaguars in 2024, but he may have to settle for a practice squad spot with a new team ahead of the 2025 campaign.
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Cardinals' Josiah Deguara: Joins Arizona
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Deguara signed with the Cardinals on Monday, Zach Gershman of the team's official site reports.
A 2020 third-round pick of the Packers who spent 2024 with the Jaguars, Deguara has 50 career catches for 450 yards and two touchdowns, including three catches for 14 yards a year ago. He has played on over 800 special-teams snaps over the course of his career, and he could earn a role that way on the Cardinals. Arizona's tight end room is led by Trey McBride, who caught 111 passes for 1,146 yards in 2024, and then Tip Reiman and Elijah Higgins.
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Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Dealing with shoulder issue
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Deguara (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 2020 third-round pick from Cincinnati played 13 total snaps (three offensive and 10 on special teams) without recording any stats in Jacksonville's Week 14 win over the Titans, seemingly sustaining a shoulder injury in the process. If Deguara is sidelined for the Jags' Week 15 matchup against the Jets, it likely wouldn't affect their offensive gameplan, as he's caught just two passes in 11 games this season.
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Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Seeing minimal playing time
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Deguara was on the field for three of the Jaguars' 61 snaps on offense and didn't draw a target in Sunday's 32-16 win over the Patriots.
Deguara has suited up in each of Jacksonville's last five games and has been limited to two receptions for 10 yards on two targets. He's played no more than 10 snaps on offense in either of those contests, but his involvement on the Jaguars' special-teams units could be enough for Jacksonville to keep him active on game days moving forward.
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Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Signed to active roster
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The Jaguars signed Deguara to their active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Deguara was bumped down to Jacksonville's practice squad after playing 24 total snaps (10 offensive and 14 on special teams) during the team's Week 3 loss to the Bills, but he's now rejoined the active roster. Expect the first-year Jaguar to serve as a depth piece in Jacksonville's tight end room while also contributing on special teams in Week 4.
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Josiah Deguara: Bumped down to practice squad
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Deguara reverted to the Jaguars' practice squad Tuesday.
Deguara will elevated to the active roster for Monday's loss to the Bills, as Evan Engram (hamstring) was sidelined. The Cincinnati product saw 10 snaps on offense, catching his lone target for an eight-yard gain. If Engram isn't healthy enough to compete Sunday against the Texans, Deguara will likely get another opportunity with the active roster.
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Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Joins active roster
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The Jaguars elevated Deguara to their active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup with the Bills.
The Cincinnati product's elevation ensures depth at tight end with Evan Engram (hamstring) missing Jacksonville's Week 3 contest. Deguara last saw in-game action with the Packers in 2023, when he caught eight passes for 65 yards while playing 403 total snaps (187 offensive and 216 on special teams) across 15 regular-season games.
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Jaguars' Josiah Deguara: Inking with Jacksonville
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The Jaguars are slated to sign Deguara to a one-year contract, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Deguara spent the last four seasons handling a depth role in Green Bay, where he was drafted in the third round back in 2020. His versatility both as a blocker and on special teams will boost his chances of earning playing time behind Evan Engram, but Deguara peaked with a 25-245-2 receiving line in 2021 and doesn't appear to have much fantasy potential.
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Packers' Josiah Deguara: Fills bit role in 2023
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Deguara was targeted eight times and had eight receptions for 65 yards over 15 games in the 2023 regular season.
Deguara suited up for every game he was healthy for, but he was mainly limited to blocking duties and special teams. He will have a chance to return to Green Bay as an unrestricted free agent, but the sides could go in different directions after four years.
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Packers' Josiah Deguara: Cleared for Week 14
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Deguara (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Deguara has been out of action since suffering the injury in Week 11 against the Chargers, but the Cincinnati product should be clear to return Monday against the Giants. His ability to get back on the field should be a boost for the Packers' tight end group with Luke Musgrave (abdomen) still on IR.
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Packers' Josiah Deguara: Inactive Week 12, as expected
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Deguara (hip) is officially inactive for Thursday's contest against Detroit, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Deguara was deemed doubtful Wednesday for the Thanksgiving clash, so it's no surprise that he isn't suiting up. The 26-year-old had played in each of Green Bay's 10 contests prior to Week 12, working in a hybrid tight end/fullback role. The Packers elevated Henry Pearson from the practice squad Wednesday to cover fullback duties versus the Lions.
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Packers' Josiah Deguara: Back in regular role
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Deguara caught his only target for 19 yards in Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.
The fourth-year tight end played over 60 percent of the snaps in Week 4 after Luke Musgrave exited the contest due to a concussion, but Deguara was back into a part-time role Monday. Expect him to remain in that spot when the Packers return to action in Week 7 after their bye.
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Packers' Josiah Deguara: Efficient on four targets in loss
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Deguara secured all four of his targets for 34 yards in the Packers' 34-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
Deguara finished second in receptions for the Packers on the night and tied for third in targets. The fourth-year tight end's season-best line was largely the byproduct of position mate Luke Musgrave leaving the game for good in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. Despite Thursday's modest spike in production, Deguara figures to return to a complementary role behind Musgrave if the latter is cleared to return against the Raiders for a Week 5 matchup on Monday night, Oct. 9.
